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Project

Nature-based solutions for sustainable sanitation in Ecuador

Outputs and Outcomes

Code

13v42322-88

Duration

01 September 2023 → 31 August 2024

Funding

Federal funding: VLIR-UOS

Promotor

Diederik Rousseau

Research disciplines

Engineering and technology
- (Waste)water treatment processes

Keywords

constructed wetlands vermifilters Ecuador Sanitation

Project description

NATURESS aims to revive decentralized sanitation in rural areas in Ecuador. The project involves nature-based solutions, such as Constructed Wetlands and Vermifilters, adapted through community input. Pilot tests and a modular system implementation are planned, aligning with the SDGs. The project spans three phases, focusing on community needs assessment, pilot experimentation, and real-scale implementation. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with local stakeholders and knowledge dissemination.

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